The Athens County Major Crimes Unit served a search warrant Friday, Feb. 27 at a North Lancaster Street apartment and seized suspected LSD evidence in both liquid and "blotter paper" form, according to a news release.
Shane Gilkey, Ohio University's assistant vice president for Research, was killed in a car accident Friday morning.
Athens Fire Department responded to an apparent dumpster fire outside Lindley Hall on Friday morning.
County commissioners decide to take action against former sheriff Pat Kelly to receive compensation for money spent during Kelly’s suspension.
An Ohio University Police officer sustained injuries to his face and received a bloody nose.
The prosecutor’s office gives ten percent of their Law Enforcement Trust Fund to community programs each year
Homeless individuals in Athens County look for various places to stay in the cold winter months. Some find beds at homeless shelters, but some find a place to stay at Southeastern Regional Jail for the night.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office, Athens Police Department and My Sister’s Place have recently been denied grant funding for programs benefiting survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse, but are still pushing forward
GSS members to fill in for vacant city council liaison position
A high smoking rate and lack of vaccination are possible explanation for Athens County’s high prostate and cervical cancer incidence rates.
Jack Neal Floral reopened in late December after its former building was destroyed in the West Union Street Fire. But the city’s unwillingness to approve its sign is hurting business.
Athens County Commissioners will meet Thursday morning for their weekly meeting to discuss possible renovations to the EMS station, filling county planner position and hiring a new position at the 911 offices.
An independent travel website is reaffirming what many locally have argued for years: Athens is one of the coolest towns in the United States.
The governor encouraged residents and legislators alike to continue on the economic path the state has been on
Blackburn called sexual assault an "epidemic" on college campuses.
U.S. Representative Steve Stivers, R-15th District, took to social media Tuesday to protest President Barack Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL pipeline bill.
Less than three weeks after his conviction, a Facebook page has been created supporting ex-sheriff Pat Kelly’s release, reaching almost 400 ‘likes.’
The Ohio Investigative Unit sends more undercover officers to Athens during big event weekends in order to keep underagers from consuming and buying alcohol.
After the exotic animal escape in Zanesville, Ohio, during summer 2011, exotic pet owners have to go through a procedure to keep their beloved pets.
Officers responded to multiple calls for an odor of marijuana last week, resulting in citations.
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